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O’Rielly Named Pres. & CEO, The Media Institute

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 kevincarter Media Institute

• After more than four decades of service to The Media Institute, Pres. & CEO Richard T. Kaplar announced he

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Media Institute Board Adds Kirby & Raphael

December 8, 2025 kevincarter Media Institute

• Two distinguished media industry leaders — Kathleen Kirby of Wiley Rein LLP, and Heidi Raphael of Beasley Media Group,

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CRS Announces Special Registration Rates

December 3, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced special registration rates for CRS 2026, including Day Passes, Student and Unemployed rates, and

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NAB Reveals ’26 Crystal Award Finalists

December 3, 2025 kevincarter NAB Crystal Awards

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the 50 finalists for the 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which since

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Donate To BFOA On Giving Tuesday

December 1, 2025November 30, 2025 kevincarter BFOA

• Tomorrow, Dec. 2, 2025 has been designated as “Giving Tuesday,” the annual celebration of generosity across America, and the

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WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song

November 19, 2025November 23, 2025 kevincarter Pierre Robert, WMMR

• On Dec. 17, WMMR/Philadelphia will pay tribute to the man who was part of the station’s very fabric  for

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Open Call For 51st Gracie Awards

October 9, 2025October 8, 2025 kevincarter Gracie Awards

• The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), is proud to open the call

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Marie Osbourne Elevated At WJR 760/Detroit

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WJR

• Cumulus News-Talk WJR AM 760/Detroit has promoted award-winning broadcast journalist Marie Osborne from Sr. News Analyst to the newly

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NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 kevincarter NAB Crystal Awards

•  The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is accepting entries for the 40th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which honor

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CRS/Tom Rivers Nominations Open

September 24, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026

• The Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is now accepting nominations for the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. The award is presented

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BREAKING NEWS

KDWB Legend Dave Ryan Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

KDWB Legend Dave Ryan Announces Retirement

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KDWB Legend Dave Ryan Announces Retirement

• After more than three decades as the Twin Cities’ trusted morning radio companion, market legend Dave Ryan, the iconic

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show

• iHeartMedia’s 102.5 WDVE, Pittsburgh’s Rock station and home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has anointed Tad Wissel as a co-host

KDWB Legend Dave Ryan Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

KDWB Legend Dave Ryan Announces Retirement

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KDWB Legend Dave Ryan Announces Retirement
The Mighty WKWZ Deserves A Documentary
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE 

The Mighty WKWZ Deserves A Documentary

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Mighty WKWZ Deserves A Documentary

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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
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Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

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Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

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